The American Indian Library Association announces the establishment of its American Indian Youth Services Literature Award. The children's book award was created as a way to identify and honor the very best writing and illustrations by and about American Indians. Potential award winning titles will be nominated and selected by members of the award jury, which is composed of seven members of AILA, elected by the membership. Each juror may nominate titles in each category that represent the best in American Indian books for children and youth. Books selected to receive the award will present Native Americans in the fullness of their humanity in the present and past contexts. Winners were chosen in three categories: picture book, middle school, and young adult.

Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA) Literary Awards

The Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA) recently announced the winners of the 2010 BCALA Literary Awards, which recognize excellence in adult fiction and nonfiction by African American authors published in 2009, including the work of a first novelist and a citation for Outstanding Contribution to Publishing.